Quoted from fredsmythson:There's only a few EM titles that sell for top dollar... You should be able to buy a Gottlieb Melody from a private party between $200 and $500 if it's in decent shape. The "I saw one of these on Pawn Stars for $2500" pricing method always results in another unsold pinball...
I usually explain that TV prices are over-inflated for dramatic effect.
Also, that dragging a non-working game out of a basement is like buying a broken down used car from your neighbor down the street versus going to a car dealership in the city with a dozen employees and a big showroom. Ebay would be the dealership, in this example.
Chicago, IL
